Here are a selection of easy but nutritious meals you can make on days where you're busy, are low on ideas/inspiration, or maybe you messed up your meal prep and now don't have anything to eat! Breakfast: Yoghurt, granola, chopped fruit (eg. blueberries, dates, strawberries). Dried fruit like dates, sultanas, and prunes last for ages, …
Nutrition is key in achieving your fitness goals, or simply making the most out of your workouts. The correct nutrition/timing of meals around exercise can help you to: - Have more energy- Feel better during a workout (eg. preventing physical discomfort from lack of digestion time)- Perform better- Recover faster- See faster progress with aesthetic …
Here are some facts about fat, how you can use it to your advantage for exercise, and what to focus on for better health. Fat is a major source of energy for your body, along with carbohydrates. Fat has many important functions in the body: It helps the body to absorb vitamins A,D,E and K; it …
Here are a few facts about carbohydrates, and how we can relate this info to exercise. Carbohydrates are an ideal source of energy for the body. This is because they can be converted more easily (than proteins or fats) into glucose, which is the form of sugar that's transported and used by the body. It is best …
Here are some commonly asked questions about protein, and how it relates to exercise. 1. Why is protein important for the gym? To keep things *extremely* simple... The main function of protein is to repair damaged cells and build new ones. When you lift weights, you are creating micro-tears in your muscles. Protein helps these micro-tears to repair, …
Here's a nutrition tip to help you in the gym, and it's all about creating a balanced plate. Put simply, eating a balanced meal will ensure you get all the macro- and micronutrients you need. This will help massively with energy, strength, and performance! Eatwell Guide - the UK's recommended balanced plate: Click here to …
Let's get straight to it. Here are six nutritious, easy breakfast ideas to fuel your morning training sessions: 1. OVERNIGHT OATS The great thing about overnight oats is that you prep them the night before, so your prep time in the mornings is zero. Put approx. 50g oats in a bowl (optional: add mixed seeds …
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Sometimes, we get lost in the noise of it all. So in case you needed one, here's a reminder of what you should be focusing on to be successful with your fitness goals (and with life, to be honest): Strength training - ideally, 2-3x per week Cardiovascular training - at least 150 minutes of moderate …
When we are properly hydrated, we can perform better during exercise. Not only that, we simply feel better during our workouts, and can actually push ourselves to reach our goals. However, many people struggle to drink enough water throughout the day. The following tips will help if you struggle with drinking enough water; exercise in hot environments; or …
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